In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,199 per quintal in Timarni APMC. This is one of several Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,199
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,199
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) (Gram)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) is about 7.2% above the period average — just 4.6% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Jaunpur APMC | ₹8,877 |
| 3 Bishenpur APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 4 Thoubal APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 5 Rajkot APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Imphal APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Ashta APMC | ₹7,880 |
| 8 Akodiya APMC | ₹7,850 |
| 9 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Ahilyanagar APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 11 Bengaluru APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 12 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹2,100 (28.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) prices at Timarni APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,783. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹6,120 | ₹5,890 | ₹6,120 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,199 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,199 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,699 | ₹2,501 | ₹5,699 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,050 | ₹2,301 | ₹6,050 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,105 | ₹6,010 | ₹6,105 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,951 | ₹5,859 | ₹5,951 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,114 | ₹2,300 | ₹6,114 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,231 | ₹5,758 | ₹6,231 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,231 | ₹2,100 | ₹6,231 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,197 | ₹5,200 | ₹6,197 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,150 | ₹2,901 | ₹6,150 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,205 | ₹5,701 | ₹6,205 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,161 | ₹5,986 | ₹6,161 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,151 | ₹4,400 | ₹6,151 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,099 | ₹2,601 | ₹6,099 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,100 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,100 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,981 | ₹4,101 | ₹5,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,151 | ₹4,151 | ₹4,151 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Aim for the best-paying Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Timarni APMC logged this Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rate on 20 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.